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NHCE Students’ Satellite Project Preamble: Padmashri. Prof. R.M. Vasagam, Eminent Scientist, ISRO & Former VC, Anna University and Dr.MGR University, Dr.W.Amarnath, Inventor & Mentor for Innovations, Dr. K. Ramachandra, Former Director, GTRE, DRDO & Director, NDRF, Dr.K.Venkatesh, COO, Drone Aerospace, 07.03.2016 Dr.M.R.Pranesh, Former Registrar & Professor (Ocean Technology), IIT-Madras, Dr.S.Ravichandran, VC, St. Peters University & CEO & Chief Scientist, KP Technologies P Ltd, Dr.C.J.Jagadeesha, Scientist, ISRO have addressed/ interacted with the interested Faculty Members/Students during 2016 Jan-March 3 months and National Design and Research Forum (NDRF) have Signed MoU with NHCE (Reported as on 07.04.2016) Interaction with Dr.Mannan Bakthavathsalu, Formerly with Philips Innovation Campus for IPR and Dr.Saurabh Kawatra, New Delhi for filling Patents at USA, Russia, India & Myanmar.

Preliminary Sensitization Programme: Dr. C.J. Jagadesha, Scientist from ISRO-Remote Sensing, Geo Informatics has delivered an Invited Talk at MCA Dept on 07.04.2016 for the benefits of Project Team members and Faculty members. Project ideas have been evolved in the areas of Geo fencing, Image Processing using Satellite Images (Hyper Spectral Image Processing), Moving target Identification and Remote Sensing etc. Preparatory Works: Identification of Resource Persons/Mentors is on. Scheduled a personal meeting with Dr. Myilsamy Annadurai, Director, ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) on 10 & 11 April 2016. The following Eminent Scientists have been visited NHCE during 2016-17 and have provided us input on “NHCE Students’ Satellite Programme” in such a way to shape our own programme:

• Padmashri. Prof. R.M.Vasagam, Former Project Director, "APPLE" India's First Geo-stationary Communication Satellite, Former VC, Anna University and Dr.MGR University

• Padmashri. & Padmabhishan. Dr. B. N. Suresh, Former Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, (VSSC), Former Director, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor, ISRO HQ.

• Padmashri. Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, Director, ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) • Padmashri. Dr. Dataguru, Former Professor & HoD, Aerospace Department, Indian Institute of

Science, Bangalore 9-16 July 2017: Indo-Russian Technovation Delegation to Moscow, Russia. Visit to Peoples Friendship University Student Satellite Centre: Ground Control Station at Moscow on 16 July 2017.

20 September 2017: Visit of NHCE Team to ISRO Satellite Centre:

NHCE Team Meeting with Director, ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), Padmashri Awardee, Dr. M. Annadurai on20 September 2017. Two hours of Interaction with Director and Students' Satellite Program Nodal officer Mr.S.A.Kannan has sharpened

our focus on opportunities in Satellite Imagery and Data Analytics. It is a real icebreaker in our own NHCE Students’ Satellite Program. Students and faculty members from ECE, ME, CSE, ISE, EEE & MCA have been participated in the

interaction at ISAC.

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07 November 2017 Initiated the Formation of “Society for Student Satellite Programmes” and actively involved in the deliberations during the Steering Committee Meeting held at Indian Technology Congress Association, Bangalore.

19-22 December 2017, Indian Engineering Congress held at Hotel Le Royal Meridian, Chennai First draft Memorandum of Association of “Society for Student Satellite Programmes” prepared by Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan, Dean (R&D), NHCE as Special Officer and Secretary general of the proposed “Society for Student Satellite Programmes” has been reviewed by experts from consortium of professional bodies. Dr. Marlene Kanga, President, world Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) from Australia has graced the occasion.

04 February 2018: Meeting with Our Chairman Our Chairman has suggested Dean (R&D) to meet Mr. G.N.V. Prasad, ISAC, Bangalore (He was out of station for 2 weeks) and explore the possibilities of NHCE Students’ Satellite Project with his help.

20 February 2018, Meeting with Mr. M. S. Jayachandran, Scientist/Engineer-G, Group Director -DTG Group SIS / IISU, Associate Programme Director-PSG-SI-GP, DPD,RS-3/3A and 3S/ 3SA, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan, Dean (R&D), NHCE had a meeting with Mr. M.S. Jayachandran, who has made significant contribution during "Mangalyan" Mission and also recipient of Prime Minister's Award from Dr.Manmohansingh, and also honoured during Aerospace Convention of Institution of Engineers (India) at Chennai 2017.

12 March 2018: Meeting with Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Government of France Ms. Frederique Vidal at NHCE, Bangalore

She has expressed her support to Indo-French Collaborative Students’ Satellite Programmes. Also she has suggested to Mr. Mathieu J Weiss, Managing Director, for a meeting at at Liaision Office India, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Consulate General of France, Bangalore to do the needful.

15 March 2018: Meeting with Our Chairman Review meeting of the progress of various activities to realise the dream of “NHCE Students’ Satellite” at the earliest by Principal and Deans along with Chairman has been done.

16 March 2018: Efforts are being made by Dean (R&D) to get an early appointment of Mr. Mathieu J Weiss, Managing Director, for a meeting at at Liaision Office India, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Consulate General of France, Bangalore.

22 March 2018: Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan, Dean (R&D), NHCE had a Meeting with Director, ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), Padmashri Awardee, Dr. M. Annadurai at ISAC, Bangalore and briefed about the Indo-French Collaborative Satellite Programme as promised by Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Government of France Ms. Frederique Vidal.

03 April 2018 Exploring the Possibilities of Indo-French Collaboration for NHCE Students’ Satellite Meeting held on 03 April 2018 at 11.00 hrs at Liaision Office India, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Consulate General of France, 21, Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore-560 052 with Mr. Mathieu J Weiss, Managing Director, Liaision Office India, CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales), Embassy of France in India Decisions:

a) It is decided that Mr. Mathieu J Weiss will interact with French Universities/Institutions via the Science and Technology Department of the Embassy of France in India and identify the opportunities at ongoing space programmes to collaborate with them by NHCE, if it is interesting to both the institutions. Also he will explore the possibilities of internships for interested students of NHCE at Institutions having ongoing space programmes/student satellite projects.

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b) It is decided to have brainstorming sessions regularly with experts (both from India and France based on their availability) at NHCE to evolve sensible and novel mission objectives along with suitable payloads for “Indo-French Students’ Satellite Project”. It is also proposed to have 3-4 years of timeline with successive set of engineering students who can be added progressively.

c) It is suggested to sign MoU between CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales) and NHCE, to formalize the Indo-French Students’ Satellite Programme with the support of CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales) and then approach Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to get slot for launching the Student satellite as per the availability earliest opportunity (PSLV/GSLV).

d) It is decided to meet after 4 weeks to review the progress in terms of identification of novel mission objectives for Indo-French Students’ Satellite Projects.

17 April 2018: Identification of suitable (innovative) Payload for our Student Satellite Project Efforts are being made for the Identification of suitable (innovative) Payload of our proposed Student Satellite Project by involving interested students of NHCE. It is decided during the R&D Coordinators’ Meeting held on 17.04.2018 at NHCE to conduct college wide competition among the students to evolve suitable innovative payload for our space mission. Indian Technology Congress Association has agreed to sponsor the competition. 25 April 2018: Efforts are being made for the detailed research review of 270+ Students Satellites launched so far by various Universities/Institutions across the globe. In India, so far Nine Students Satellites has been launched with the help of ISRO. The time frame for the research review to be done by our students and faculty members has been fixed as 60 days (2 Months).

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Proposed Plan of Activities

Activities Process Owners Time Line Supporting Agencies

Competition Among Students to Identify Innovative Mission Objective and Novel Payload

Mr. Rohit Mulay, 6 CSE

Mr. Nikhil Riyaz, 6 ECE

Mr. Denzel Abraham George

30 June 2018 Indian Technology Congress Association (ITCA)

Review of Students’ Satellite Launched So far Globally

Students’ Competition

Mr. Rohit Mulay, 6 CSE

Mr. Nikhil Riyaz, 6 ECE

Mr. Denzel Abraham George

15 July 2018

ITCA Publication

Society for Students Satellite Programme (S3P)

Formation Students’ Team/Work Groups Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan/

R&D Coordinators at Dept. 20 July 2018

Experts from ISRO & S3P/ITCA

Signing MoU with CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, France

Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan 15 July 2018 CNES, France

Signing MoU/Consent from ISRO Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan 30 July 2018 ISRO, Bangalore

First Review of Mission Objectives & Payloads Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan/

R&D Coordinators at Dept. 20 August 2018 Experts from ISRO

Interaction with Experts from ISISpace, Netherlands Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan 15 Sept. 2018 ITCA/Israel

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NHCE Students' Satellite Program Ever dreamt of sending things of yours up into space? Here's your chance to do so! Suggest an Innovative Payload for the NHCE Students' Satellite Competition! Unleash your “Creative” potential and suggest a “Novel Mission Objective”. “Payload” is the item carried by the satellite. Pitch in ideas that are “Practical” yet “Innovative”, “Simple” yet “Valuable”. The item to be sent in the satellite should be practical enough to build and should provide useful “Data” from the outer space for “Adding Value to Earth”. Put your tech mind forward and tell us all about your Innovative Payload Ideas that can be sent out of the Earth's atmosphere. Become a proud member of “Students' Satellite Program of NHCE!” Avail the Opportunities for “Global Training!” WIN UP TO Rs. 1 LAKH CASH AWARD! TOP 10 BEST IDEAS WILL BE HONOURED! Last date for Submissions: 30th June 2018 For queries and more details contact: Rohit Mulay: +91 8951102065 Denzel George: +91 9482019653 Nikhil Riyaz: +91 9741896297 To REGISTER fill the below form bit.ly/nhcesat Major Components of Satellite Programmes

Space: Antenna systems, Attitude Control Systems, Communication Systems, Command Data Handling Systems, CubeSat Structures, Solar Panels, Launch: CubeSat Deployers, Ground: Ground Stations, Ground Support Equipment, Generic Engineering Model.

a) Size & Objectives : CubeSat and Nanosat/Picosat Missions b) CubeSat Platforms c) Payload Development and Integration d) Launch Services e) Ground Stations f) Commissioning and Operations Support

CubeSat and Nanosat/Picosat Missions: Mission Design and Flight Hardware Turn-key CubeSat and nanosat/picosat missions are possible with the help of Innovative Solutions in Space (ISISpace), Netherlands. ISISpace was founded on January 6th, 2006 as a spin-off from the Delfi-C3 nanosatellite project from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. ISISpace engineers were responsible for the integration of 101 CubeSats onto the PSLV launch vehicle of ISRO, a true world record. Among these 101 satellites, there are 3 satellites where ISISpace played a major role in the design, development and implementation of the spacecraft. They are able to deliver small satellites ready for launch in 6 to 18 months. They also have ample experience with working with a broad range of standardized CubeSat and nanosat parts from various vendors and if needed, customized solutions will be implemented. Customers for satellite missions include government agencies, research institutes, universities and commercial companies. Our CubeSat and nanosat solutions have been used for a wide variety of missions, from training the next generation of students, to testing out new technologies in space, from atmospheric and climate research to ocean traffic monitoring.

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Israeli high-school students launch nano-satellite into space

‘This is Israeli pride for the future generation, and an opportunity to increase public awareness about space.’ By Viva Sarah Press APRIL 23, 2017, 8:00 AM

Duchifat-2 nano-satellite, built by Israeli teenagers. Photo by Roei Greenberg

A nano-satellite built by Israeli high school students was launched to the International Space Station on April 18. Named for Israel’s national bird, the Duchifat-2 (in English, Hoopoe-2) nano-satellite was one of 28 student-built nano-satellites sent into space, to be released from the space station in about six weeks’ time..... Israel has built itself an impressive reputation as a developer of the latest satellite technologies. The country holds prominence in the field of nano-satellites and micro-satellites.

According to the Israel Space Agency (ISA), the country’s engineers and scientists are considered world leaders in “miniaturizing the technology and developing small, light satellites with high resolution, remote sensing and communication capabilities” as well as specializing in “the development of technologies for miniature satellites and methods for launching them.”......

The Herzliya Science Center is now working on an even more ambitious national project that will include the planning, programming, construction and launch of 70 CubeSats by 70 High Schools in Israel, to celebrate the 70th birthday of Israel in 2018!

CubeSat Platforms

For customers interested in developing and integrating the payload themselves, ISIS can provide partially assembled satellites. Such a platform generally consists of a main avionics stack (on-board computer, power system and communication systems), an attitude control system, solar panels and a main structure.

Choosing an ISISpace CubeSat Platform is, therefore, a great intermediate between a complete turn-key mission and buying separate components. Customers can indeed benefit from the expertise of ISIS as a satellite designer, and flight-proven architectures, while remaining in charge of the payload integration, mission software development, and system-level testing.

Major Efforts @ NHCE: Proposed Plan for Action: a) Selection of Payload (Novelty) b) Payload Design and Development

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c) Payload Integration d) Mission Software Development (Programming) e) System-Level Testing

Major Components of Satellite Project and Agencies to be Identified for the following:

• Payload development • Built-to-print of flight hardware • Environmental test services

-Vibration testing -Mechanical shock testing -Mass properties measurements -Thermal vacuum testing -Thermal cycling -EMC testing

• Technical consulting on Small Space Missions

STANDARDIZED TRAINING OPTIONS • Space Systems Engineering Training • CubeSat Mission Design and Development • Spacecraft Operations • Dedicated Training Hardware Solutions

HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

• Tailored programmes based on your needs • Coaching and support to customer teams • Support in establishing local labs and facilities • Options for on-the-job training at ISIS

TRAINING AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT ISISpace recognizes the need for training and knowledge transfer for its customers to maintain or further develop their position in the space domain. NHCE can explore the possibilities of collaboration with ISISpace, Netherlands. APPLICATIONS:

Working on training next generation scientists & engineers, performing small scale science missions or planning a novel application using a globe-spanning constellation etc

1. Earth Sciences: Nanosatellites for better understanding of our own planet 2. Ship Tracking Services: Near real time vessel tracking using satellite-AIS 3. Aircraft Tracking: Keeping track of aircraft on a global scale using ADS-B 4. Space Research: Small scale astronomy and exploration missions 5. Climate Monitoring: Network of satellites to monitor climate change 6. Earth Observation: Provide real-time imaging capability with satellite swarms 7. Agriculture Monitoring: Improve crop production using remote sensing data 8. Microgravity Research: Use the space environment to gain new insights 9. Pipeline Monitoring: Monitor critical infrastructure using satellites 10. Signal Intelligence: Use small satellites to ensure the security of our nation 11. Education and Training: Train the next generation scientists & engineers 12. Telecommunications: Provide global connectivity using small satellites 13. Technology Validation: Test your latest technologies onboard a small satellite